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The WCAB granted reconsideration of a prior award, amending it to reflect temporary disability for applicant from May 13, 2016, to February 22, 2018, and finding stipulated industrial injury to the wrists, hands, low back, and feet. Issues of injury to the cervical spine and left elbow, psychiatric permanent disability, and orthopedic permanent disability were deferred for further development of the record, particularly due to deficiencies in a Qualified Medical Evaluator's report. The WCAB also deferred the need for further medical treatment beyond headaches and attorney's fees related to permanent disability.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration of a prior award, amending it to reflect temporary disability for applicant from May 13, 2016, to February 22, 2018, and finding stipulated industrial injury to the wrists, hands, low back, and feet. Issues of injury to the cervical spine and left elbow, psychiatric permanent disability, and orthopedic permanent disability were deferred for further development of the record, particularly due to deficiencies in a Qualified Medical Evaluator's report. The WCAB also deferred the need for further medical treatment beyond headaches and attorney's fees related to permanent disability.
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